List of Gonzaga University alumni

This list of Gonzaga University alumni includes notable graduates, non-graduate former students, and current students of Gonzaga University, a private, coeducational research university located in Spokane, Washington, United States.

Famous GU Graduates

John Stockton '84, NBA Hall of Famer, Olympic Gold Medalist Christine Gregoire '77, 22nd Governor of Washington Bing Crosby, Academy Award-winning Actor and Singer

Academia and research

University administration

Name	Class year(s)	Degree(s)	Notability	Reference
Arthur A Dugoni	1944	B.S.	Namesake and Dean of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
John Lo Schiavo	1949	B.A. M.A.	25th President of University of San Francisco	[1]
Thayne McCulloh	1989	B.A.	26th President of Gonzaga University	[2]

Professors

Name	Class year(s)	Degree(s)	Notability	Reference
Amy Doneen	2014	DNP	First DNP graduate, co-founder of BaleDoneen Method, and professor at Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center	[3]

Business

Name	Class year(s)	Degree(s)	Notability	Reference
Mark Britton	1989	BBA	Founder of Avvo

Entertainment

Name	Class year(s)	Degree(s)	Notability	Reference
Bing Crosby	1920-1924	Attended 3 years, no degree; Ph.D. (Hon. Causa), 1937	Entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, film producer	[4] [5]
Dan Cummins			Comedian and podcast host

Government

Federal government

Name	Class year(s)	Degree(s)	Notability	Reference
Catherine Cortez Masto	1990	J.D.	United States Senator for Nevada	[6]
George Nethercutt	1971	J.D.	Former member of the United States House of Representatives for Washington's 5th congressional district	[7]
Thomas O. Rice	1983 1986	BBA J.D.	Chief United States district judge for the Eastern District of Washington	[8]
Joseph Caravalho	1979	B.S.	U.S. Army Major General, Joint Staff Surgeon

State governments

Name	Class year(s)	Degree(s)	Notability	Reference
Christine Gregoire	1977	J.D.	22nd Governor of Washington
Richard P. Guy	1959	J.D.	Chief Justice of Washington
Mary Fairhurst	1983	J.D.	Chief Justice of Washington
Barbara Madsen	1977	J.D.	Chief Justice of Washington
Mike McGrath	1984	J.D.	Chief Justice of Montana
Mike Pellicciotti	2004	J.D.	24th Treasurer of Washington
Debra L. Stephens	1993	J.D.	Chief Justice of Washington

Sports

Basketball

Name	Class year(s)	Degree(s)	Notability	Reference
Przemek Karnowski	2017	BBA	Center for BC Andorra
Nigel Williams-Goss	2017	B.A.	Point guard for Olympiacos B.C.
Kyle Wiltjer	2016	B.A.	Power forward for Unicaja Malaga
Ronny Turiaf	2005	B.A.	Center for the seven professional teams in the NBA; NBA Champion
Robert Sacre	2012	B.A.	Center for the Los Angeles Lakers
Jeremy Pargo	2009	B.A.	Point guard for the three professional teams in the NBA, and 4-time champion in the Israeli Premier Basketball League
Kelly Olynyk	2013	BBA	Center/power forward for the Utah Jazz
Richie Frahm	2000	B.A.	Shooting guard for five professional teams in the NBA
Dan Dickau	2002	B.A.	Point guard for six professional teams in the NBA
Adam Morrison	2006		Small forward for the Charlotte Bobcats
Domantas Sabonis	2016	B.A.	Power forward for the Sacramento Kings
John Stockton	1984	BBA	West Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 1984. Entire NBA career (1984–2003) as a point guard for the Utah Jazz. One of NBA's Top 50 players of all time. Two Olympic gold medals (1992, 1996). Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2009).	[9]
Jalen Suggs	2021		Point guard for the Orlando Magic
Corey Kispert	2021	MBA	Small forward for the Washington Wizards
Chet Holmgren	2022		Center for the Oklahoma City Thunder
Rui Hachimura	2019		Power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers
Andrew Nembhard	2022		Shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers
Brandon Clarke	2019		Power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies
Zach Collins	2017		Power forward/center for the San Antonio Spurs
Nigel Williams-Goss	2017		Point guard/shooting guard for Real Madrid

• Geno Crandall - basketball player with Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Ray Flaherty - NFL player and coach, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
• Eli Morgan (born 1996), baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians
• Josh Perkins (born 1995), basketball player for Hapoel Gilboa Galil of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Jason Bay (born 1978), baseball outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, and New York Mets. Canadian baseball Hall of Fame inductee in 2019.
• Gabriel Hughes(born 2001), baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. Highest draft pick in Gonzaga Bulldogs baseball history (1.10).
• Brett Harris(born 1998), baseball third baseman for the oakland Athletics.

References

1. Weber, Bruce (May 19, 2015). "Rev. John Lo Schiavo Dies at 90; University President Barred Basketball". The New York Times.
2. "Gonzaga University, Spokane Washington". www.gonzaga.edu.
3. "2014 Graduates Shine with Many Gifts | Gonzaga University". gonzaga.edu. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
4. "Famous Alumni of Gonzaga". Ranker. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
5. "HONORS 'BING' CROSBY WITH A PH. D. DEGREE; Gonzaga University Praises Alumnus for Eminence in Entertainment Field". The New York Times. October 22, 1937. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
6. "Law Grad Catherine Cortez Masto Becomes First Latina in US Senate | Gonzaga University". www.gonzaga.edu.
7. "Fellows".
8. "Rice, Thomas Owen | Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
9. "Gonzaga's basketball legend John Stockton was inducted into the WCC Hall of Honor in 2017". Gonzaga University. Retrieved December 31, 2019.